More Motivation!

I love my family of five. Love them. I love my life. The only thing I don't love is that I don't spend enough time away from working out and the household. My lady friends (Partner in Crime #2 included) and I try to get together once a month. Doesn't always happen. We are getting together this week and I am so ready. We usually do dinner and this time, we're doing fro yo for dessert!!!

Now, here's where I start chewing. Motivation and chewing blending in harmony like Boyz II Men. I use caloriecount.com to track my food, activity, weight and water intake. It gives me a good idea of calorie intake versus the burned calories. Speaking of, anyone want to take a stab as to why I only have my venti white chocolate peppermint mochas non fat no whip on "free Fridays"???? Hint: it's about the same amount of calories as two slices of pizza. Okay, I gave it away, but you get the point.

Leading into my next topic: FREE FRIDAYS!!!! My motivation to make good food choices at least six of the seven days a week is knowing that on Friday if I want Starbucks, I can. If I want a diet orange Sunkist, I can. If I want a bag of Dove Milk Chocolate Promises or a large pizza from Great Plains or a steak smothered in brown butter sauce or an order of The Cafe's Mac and Cheese, I can. Just because I can, doesn't mean I SHOULD, but giving myself the opportunity to binge as I wish one day a week, still tracking everything, makes me feel normal. I have truly been able to continue my life change because I allow myself to do normal things.

I believe in the "everything in moderation" motto. Being a mom and wife that works full time outside the house, it is not realistic for me to completely eliminate food groups or just never eat out. My body functions better with a balance of all different foods. Not only that, I want to continue to develop healthy eating habits that Ty will learn by example. So far, so good, but the boy sure does love chocolate aka "chokit."

Something else to chew on: Make time for yourself. I need to practice that more. I need a haircut, color and a pedicure. I should probably get my brows waxed as well, but why does it seem so hard to just do even make the appointment. Aside from having my skin coated in wax and ripped off quickly or the Asian man who can get a little rough with the foot massage, rendering me limp in the chair, these things should be fun!! Ugh. Better go make some appointments, after I workout with the TurboFire power yoga class (which I detest for some reason).

With all that said, please be sure to read my disclaimer to the right. Just so we're all on the same page.

To all of you near and far and to my cousin that loves me, I miss you, lovey!!!! Until next time...